Trace out four features that one could find in almost all collaborative-partnership programs.

a. Planning process: most effective, community, school, and family come together for benefit of students. Need strong leader and participants must respect each other and work together effectively. Determines needs, find goals, and sets a plan into action for the students.

b. Implementation process: Decide which sources can provide certain resources. Orientation for new members. Workshops for participants. Positive social aspect.

c. Assessment process: Review classroom work and questionnaires to determine what is needed. Constant data is brought in. Once a year the school and community come together to go over new ideas and changes.

d. Communication: Parents and community should feel welcome. Constant communication to share new ideas and how they will be implemented. Different outlets to get information to parents and the community.